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High-Protein Edamame Salad (with Quinoa)
This salad can be prepped in just 30-minutes and it's loaded with protein to keep you full!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 582 kcal
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa cooked
- 2 cups edamame shelled and cooked
- 1 ½ cup cucumber diced
- 2 medium carrots shredded
- 2 jalapeños roasted + diced
- ½ cup sliced almonds toasted
- 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. salt
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. cracked black pepper
- Juice of 1 ½ limes
- zest of 1 lime
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to the instructions on the package. Allow to cool.
- In a small bowl, add the olive oil, garlic powder, salt, cracked black pepper, lime juice and lime zest. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine ALL of the other ingredients.
- Pour the dressing overtop and mix to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste.
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Delicious!!
Notes
- Customize this salad and add or remove any ingredients you wish- add some avocado, use apple cider vinegar, add your choice of cheese or vegan substitute.
- If you’re not in a quinoa mood, pick a pasta instead!
- Salad can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for 4 – 6 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
582kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
72.8g
(24%)
Protein
23.7g
(47%)
Fat
24.2g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
2.4g
(12%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5.9g
Sodium
614.4mg
(26%)
Fiber
13.6g
(54%)
Sugar
6.5g
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 582
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 582kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 72.8g | 24% |
| Protein | 23.7g | 47% |
| Fat | 24.2g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9g | 35% |
| Sodium | 614.4mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 13.6g | 54% |
| Sugar | 6.5g | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.